Greenup County Health Data

Greenup County, Kentucky

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

46/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.5 yr

State avg 72.2 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

State avg 7.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

51

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

219

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

21.4%

State avg 23.9%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

25.3

per 100K residentsCDC: 50.5 per 100K

Dentists

5.6

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

16.8

per 100K residents

Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.

Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health

These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Greenup County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureGreenupState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.2%
High Blood Pressure33.5%
Depression24.1%

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureGreenupState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking16.3%
Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity27.0%

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureGreenupState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup74.9%
Dental Visit (past year)57.0%53.9%57.3%3.1 pts better than state
Mammography (women 50–74)70.8%71.3%73.3%near state average

Daily-life impact

MeasureGreenupState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress18.6%
Short Sleep Duration40.1%41.7%37.3%1.6 pts better than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Greenup County nationally on dental visit (past year).

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Greenup County Uninsured Rate Is Lower Than State Average

Health data brief for Greenup County, Kentucky.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Uninsured rate

Greenup County records an uninsured rate of 6.1%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 7.0% and the national benchmark of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 72.5 years, just above the state average of 72.2 years but below the national average of 77 years. Regarding clinical care, the county has 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 219 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both falling below the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Statistics show that 21.4% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national figure of 17%. This data is sourced from federal reporting programs that monitor clinical coverage and health outcomes. Explore state-level data.

Get Care in Greenup County, Kentucky

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Hospitals near you

No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Greenup County.

This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Greenup County, KY?
Greenup County has a health score of 46/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #37 out of 120 counties in Kentucky (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Greenup County?
Life expectancy in Greenup County is 72.5 years. The Kentucky state average is 72.2 years, making Greenup County above the state average.
How does Greenup County health compare to the Kentucky average?
Greenup County's health score of 46/100 is above the Kentucky average of 41/100. Life expectancy is 72.5 years vs. the state average of 72.2 years. The uninsured rate is 6.1% vs. 7.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Greenup County?
Key health factors for Greenup County include: life expectancy (72.5 years), uninsured rate (6.1%), and primary care physician access (51:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 219:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Greenup County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 46/100 ("Below Average"), Greenup County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Kentucky. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.5 years. 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Greenup County healthier than the Kentucky average?
Greenup County's health score of 46/100 exceeds the Kentucky average of 41/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data Sources

Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.